I stand together with co-bloggers who are raising awareness on the stigma of depression and suicide.

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#AnthonyBourdain

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “help” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

I work as a prevention Specialist teaching social skills, drug Prevention education classes and bullying prevention. I tell kids that they don’t know what is happening in their peers personal lives. We have no idea what’s happening with others in the world around us unless they share there experiences and story. We live in a society where for the most part we’re sure to pretend everything is okay, even if we’re crying on the inside. I love to smile even if someone doesn’t smile back..small acts of kindness go a long way and have a ripple effect.😊

That’s a great job! You’re making a difference in someone’s life. Your statements are true. And you’re right in saying that smile and kindness go a long way 😊. By the way, I love your smile on your profile picture! 😉

I, too, was very saddened by the loss of A.B. I feel so strongly about de-stigmatizing mental health issues…why is it still a taboo to say that you are sad?! I’m not embarrassed to talk/write about this issue. I’ve addressed the depression that I suffered, after my brother died at 36, multiple times on my blog. Prozac/counseling made a huge difference in my life. His death is yet another reminder that wealth, fame and success do not protect against sadness.